BUFFALO, N.Y. – After SUNY Poly held on for a 27-25 opening set win, the Hilbert College Hawks struggled through the following two sets and suffered a 3-0 loss in their final NEAC contest of the season.

Michael Podgorny created opportunities for the Hawks finishing with 17 kills (4 errors) and added seven digs in the teams 22nd loss of the season. 

Brandon Henry led with nine digs while Adam Hektka added another solo block to his career total.  The senior setter also posted 24 assist as he continues to stretch his overall assists total to 2393.

SUNY Poly earned 14 points on service aces, collected 36 team kills (.342) and finished with seven blocks (14 block assists) as they limited Hilbert in sets two and three (25-12, 25-14).

The men's volleyball team concludes their 2017 season at home this Tuesday, April 4.  The Hawks will honor their six seniors prior to the start of the game.  Be sure to arrive early to thank Adam Heftka and Tanner Makowski as they conclude their multi-season careers.  Also being honored this year are four seniors who closed their athletic careers as 1st year volleyball players: Brandon Henry, Nathaniel Hyman, Kurtis Maloney and Anthony Pellicano.